“My goal with this appointment is to maintain the strong momentum and growth we have within the Medical Center and I know that Tom possesses the leadership abilities to build upon our track record of success.” said David Brenner, MD, vice chancellor of Health Sciences and dean of the School of Medicine.

During his career, Jackiewicz has also worked at Columbia University Medical Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University and the University of Pennsylvania Health System.

Hundred of surfers and other supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement gathered June 6 at Tourmaline Surfing Park for a Paddle for Peace event to honor the life of George Floyd, whose death in police custody May 25 in Minneapolis has sparked protests throughout the country against racial injustice and police brutality.

Letters to the editor: Now is no time for silence about racism I am writing to express my disappointment in the lack of response regarding current events prompted by the needless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Tony McDade.